Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Well i am 16 and was caught shoplifting and the amount i stole was worth 18.20cents.The security at the stores threathened to call the cops unless i payed 5 times the amount i stole within a week.They made me sign a contract and everything that was hand written.Are they allowed to do this?


Asked on 12/06/10, 8:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Yes.

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Answered on 12/12/10, 7:43 am


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